Bannock County | minutes | meeting 2026-09-08 | September 8, 2026, Commissioner Meetings source: https://www.bannockcounty.gov/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/20260908-Minutes-Final.pdf September 8, 2026, BOCC Minutes Meeting Details Date of Meeting: Tuesday, September 8, 2026 Commissioners present: Jeff Hough and Ken Bullock Clerk of the Board: Jason C. Dixon Absent Board Members: Ernie Moser Staff present: Deputy Clerk Nancy Allen, Comptroller Kristi Klauser, Civil Deputy Prosecutor Sean Bowen, and HR Director Matthew Phillips Agenda Details AGENDA Business Meeting (action items) Agenda: 1 • Indigent Business may require an Executive Session pursuant to Idaho Code §74-206(1)(d) to consider records exempt from public disclosure (action item) 2 • Kevin Sonico, Idaho Transportation Department, requesting, on behalf of the Idaho State Historical Society, to install a historical marker about Pocatello’s Triangle District as part of Idaho’s historical Highway Marker Program near The Village Youth and Community Center (requested 10 minutes) (action item) 3 • Chad Brown, Franson Civil Engineers, providing an update pertaining to the Portneuf Marsh Valley Watershed Plan EA and requesting a signature on the McCammon Ditch Company’s Landowner Concurrence Form for an NRCS grant application (requested 10 minutes) (action item) 4 • Tristan Bourquin, Planning and Development, On-the-Record Review of Planning and Development Council’s decision to deny a variance request (requested 15 minutes) (action item) 5 • Dan Kendall, Facilities, requesting approval to have Booth Architecture begin designing the new floor plan for the old YDC (requested 10 minutes) (action item) 6 • Matthew K. Phillips, Human Resources/Risk Management, regarding a request for signature on a Career Path Internship Agreement – Off-Site Work (requested 5 minutes) (action item) 7 • Kristi Klauser, Auditing, requesting (1) signature on the Tyler Asset Management Quote, and (2) to open the FY26 budget for health insurance (requested 5 minutes) (action items) 8 RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES (action items): Resolution No. 2026-60 Approving August 2026 Salaries Resolution No. 2026-61 Approving August 2026 Alcohol Licenses Resolution No. 2026-62 Establishing Mileage Allowance Rates and Jury and Witness Per Diem Rates 9 LETTERS AND NOTICES (action items): Public Hearing Notice – Reopen Budget for Unanticipated Revenue 10 SIGNATURE ONLY (action items): Commissioners’ Proceedings – August 2026 Memo – Leave Without Pay 11 CONSENT AGENDA (action items): • Manual Checks • Alcohol Licenses and Catering Permits • Certificate of Residency Approval MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF BANNOCK COUNTY COMMISSIONERS M September 8, 2026, BOCC Minutes • Personnel Actions with potential Executive Session under Idaho Code §§74-206(1)(a), (b) & (d) for personnel actions or personnel records exempt from disclosure with potential action following adjournment of Executive Session • Mileage and Travel Approvals • Minutes: Approval of and signature on certification for meeting minutes for August 27, September 1, and 3, 2026 12 Quarterly Jail Inspection per Idaho Code §20-622 (potential action items) NOTE: This meeting will be held at 5800 S. 5th Ave., Pocatello, Idaho Meeting Notes 1 9:00 AM Hough called the meeting to order. Community Resources and Advocacy Director Shantal Laulu presented applications for cremation assistance for case numbers 20260031 and 20260032. Bullock moved to approve case numbers 2026003 and 20260032. The motion passed. 2 9:02 AM Sonico explained the program and request to place a historical marker sign for the triangle district on County property at The Village. 9:06 AM Juvenile Probation Director Todd Mauger reviewed suggested speaking with the Baptist or Greek Orthodox Churches as one of them is the last remaining of the original triangle and value historic values. The Board recommended speaking with the churches first. 3 9:10 AM Public Works Director Kiel Burmester and John Hyde were also present. Brown recalled previous discussions with the Board about their project. Surveys have been performed and they are working on getting an archaeologist to the location. Discussions were had with Public Works regarding areas that experience flooding. The project area was reviewed and areas that experience flooding that might benefit from the project. They are considering putting catch basins in to help with the flooding peak that will reduce flood impacts on county roads and private property. Brown questioned if there would be any interest in a study being conducted to look at that option. They would also contact private landowners as well. The study and design would be paid by the grant, but maintenance would be a County cost in the future. 9:15 AM Burmester looked at it as protecting County assets. Public Works has looked into building up roads. There are a few roads that have gotten washed out and rebuilt in the last few weeks. One concerned they discussed was making basins accessible. One way to look at it is cleaning basins out once in awhile versus fixing roads. 9:17 AM Hyde pointed out the recent rainfall of 7/10 of an inch that deposited debris on Highway 91. There was some washout that resulted in grading and clean-up. A catch basin would pool water before it gets to a road. Bullock suggested using natural landmarks as much as possible or keep any pipelines aesthetic. Brown explained discussions on possible basin drainages and existing culverts and reviewed discussions with other entities. 9:27 AM The concurrence form was explained. Hough moved to authorize signature on the Landowner Concurrence Form. The motion passed. 4 9:28 AM Planning Director Hal Jensen also appeared. Bourquin reviewed the appeal of Council’s denial of a variance from the Pecks. Legal indicated to her to ensure the Board took note that the images and narrative attached to the appeal are not things that Council reviewed, so they cannot be considered in this on the record review today. Procedurally, the review is to make sure Council followed procedure. 9:30 AM Bowen agreed with Bourquin’s explanation, and added that the variance request was not the proper avenue for this particular request. Jensen pointed out their request could be accomplished with a replat. Bullock moved to deny the appeal on the variance and uphold Council’s decision. The motion passed. 5 9:31 AM Kendall explained procurement is working on a contract with Booth for architecture and requested to move forward on design for old YDC space. The Board concurred to move forward. 6 9:33 AM Phillips reviewed a request for leave without pay. Bullock moved to approve the request. The motion passed. September 8, 2026, BOCC Minutes 9:33 AM Phillips reviewed the Career Path Internship Agreement with ISU. The language for work comp was updated. Bullock moved to approve the agreement with ISU. The motion passed. 7 9:34 AM Klauser requested a contract for an asset management system with Tyler Technologies. Bullock moved to approve the agreement with Tyler Technologies. The motion passed. 9:35 AM Klauser reviewed the request to open the budget for health insurance revenues of $1,195,403. Revenues were underbudgeted for payments from Gem Plan for prescription and other rebates and grants. Hough moved to approve opening the budget. The motion passed. 8 9:38 AM Bullock moved to approve Resolution Nos. 2026-60, 61, and 62. The motion passed. 9 9:39 AM Bullock moved to approve the public hearing notice to reopen the budget. The motion passed. 10 9:39 AM Bullock moved to approve the publication for August proceedings and memo for leave without pay. The motion passed. 11 9:40 AM Bullock moved to approve the items on the consent agenda. The motion passed. 12 11:03 AM A jail inspection was completed with Commissioners Hough and Bullock, Sheriff Tony Manu, Clerk Jason Dixon, and Captain Lyle Thurgood. The questionnaire was completed and there were no major issues found. 11:15 AM The group to a shortened tour. 11:15 AM The meeting adjourned and Bullock stayed to tour further with Thurgood and see the body scanner/intake area. Action Item Summary ACTION/DIRECTION ASSIGNED TO Applications for cremation assistance for case numbers 20260031 and 20260032 were approved. Indigent Landowner Concurrence Form was approved for signature for McCammon Ditch Company’s grant application. Public Works/Commission Variance appeal filed by the Pecks was denied and Council’s decision was upheld. Planning/Resolution Design for old YDC space will move forward after approval of contract with Booth. Facilities Career Path Internship Agreement with ISU was approved. Request for leave without pay was approved. HR Asset Management System with Tyler Technologies was approved. Publication notice for public hearing to open the budget was approved. Auditing Resolution Nos. 2026-60 Approving August 2026 Salaries; 2026-61 Approving August 2026 Alcohol Licenses; and 2026-62 Establishing Mileage Allowance Rates and Jury and Witness Per Diem Rates were passed. Clerk Commissioner Proceedings for August was approved for publication. Clerk Items on the consent agenda were approved. Auditing/Clerk/Resolution Inspection of jail was completed. Sheriff In the Matter of APPROVING AUGUST 2026 SALARIES RESOLUTION R.S. No. 2026-60 September 8, 2026 WHEREAS, salary approval forms, for the month of August 2026, have been submitted for approval by the Board of County Commissioners; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the following salaries are approved by the Board: Date Approved Name — Position Department — Reason for Change Effective Date & Salary 08/06/2026 Kathy Cook — Accountant & Payroll Specialist Auditing — Replacing David Hadley 08/24/2026 $29.53/hour Mya Mitton — Treatment Counselor D6 Treatment — Replacing Tiffany Campbell 08/17/2026 $25.78/hour Tressa Hall — Classification/Booking Deputy Jail — Replacing Elizama Laris 08/17/2026 $18.47/hour Kallie Dahlke — Intern Juvenile Justice — Internship 08/24/2026 Unpaid Dana Vizcarra — Intern Juvenile Justice/The Village — Internship TBD Unpaid 08/20/2026 Terry Udy — Equipment Operator 2 Road & Bridge — Replacing J Wilson 08/31/2026 $22.35/hour ATTEST: BOARD • F BANNOCK COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Jeff Hou air Ernie 1V ser, mber n Bullock, Member Jason C. Dixon, Clerk In the Matter of APPROVING R.S. No. 2026-61 AUGUST 2026 ALCOHOL LICENSES September 8, 2026 RESOLUTION WHEREAS, in the month of August 2026, the following applied for the following licenses and have been issued permits by the District Health Department and do not have any disqualifications; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the following applications for licenses/permits be approved. DATE APPROVED LIC # TOTAL OWNER/ APPLICANT DBA/Event 08/04/2026 ACP2026-015 $20.00 The Royal Hotel & Pizzeria Wedding ABT2026-013 $20.00 Summit Idaho Retail Peak Stop #1002 ABT2026-012 $20.00 Summit Idaho Retail Peak Stop #1007 ABT2026-011 $20.00 Summit Idaho Retail Peak Stop #1004 08/11/2026 ACP2026-016 $20.00 Sand Trap Grill Retirement Party 08/13/2026 ABL2026-005 $200.00 Dempsey Creek Tipsy Canoe Tap House & BBQ 08/20/2026 ABL2026-006 $287.50 Carson Corner LLC Dopps Den 08/25/2026 ABT2026-014 $20.00 Finch Brands Nels Bi-Lo Market ABL2026-008 $175.00 JB5 Ventures Loading Pen Saloon ABL2026-007 $287.50 Inntrusted Courtyard by Marriott BOARD IF BANNOCK COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Jeff Hough Ernie Moyer, Member ullock, XIember ATTEST: Jason C. Dixon, Clerk In the Matter of ESTABLISHING MILEAGE ALLOWANCE RATES, AND ) JURY AND WITNESS PER DIEM RATES ) RESOLUTION R.S. No. 2026-62 September 8, 2026 WHEREAS, the cost of operating a motor vehicle has increased since the existing mileage allowance was established and other rates paid out need to be memorialized by resolution; and WHEREAS, Idaho Code §31-3101 provides, "When any such officer or deputy shall use his private car as a means of travel in the performance of his official duty the actual and necessary expense of the use of such car shall be determined by the county commissioners of each county and allowance made therefor at a rate for each mile driven shall be applied uniformly to each officer or deputy in that county and such allowance shall be the frill amount allowable for travel expense when such car is used;" and WHEREAS, Idaho Code §2-215 states: "A juror shall be paid mileage for his travel expenses from his residence to the place of holding court and return at the same rate per mile as established by resolution of the county commissioners for county employees in the county where the juror resides...;" and WHEREAS, Idaho Code §19-3945 provides, "Jurors in a coroner's inquest are entitled to the mileage and per diem payments as provided for jurors in section 2-215, Idaho Code;" and WHEREAS, pursuant to Idaho Code §2-215, jurors shall be compensated: 1) Five dollars ($5.00), or a rate of more than five dollars ($5.00) up to twenty-five dollars ($25.00) as determined by the county commissioners of the county where the juror resides, for each one-half (1/2) day, or portion thereof, unless the juror travels more than thirty (30) miles from his residence, in which event he shall receive ten dollars ($10.00), or a rate of more than ten dollars ($10.00) up to fifty dollars ($50.00) as determined by the county commissioners of the county where the juror resides, for each one-half (1/2) day or portion thereof; (2) Ten dollars ($10.00), or a rate of more than ten dollars ($10.00) up to fifty dollars ($50.00) as determined by the county commissioners in the county where the juror resides, for each day's required attendance at court of more than one-half (1/2) day; (3) Fifty dollars ($50.00) for each day's required attendance at court that exceeds five (5) days for one (1) trial; and WHEREAS, witness mileage and per diem rates are addressed in Idaho Code §§19-3945 and 19-3008, with such mileage rate to be "the same rate per mile as the state of Idaho pays for state employees pursuant to section 67-2008," and a per diem rate of $8 per day for each day's actual attendance as such witness; and WHEREAS, during the FY27 budget discussions, it was determined that the mileage reimbursement rate for employees shall be set at $0.55 per mile, which said rate would extend to jurors; and R.S. No. 2026-62 Page 2 WHEREAS, Bannock County pays per diem rates to jurors in the amount of S5 per half day or $10 per full day. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the mileage reimbursement rate for Bannock County employees and jurors shall be set at $0.55 per mile; that the mileage rate for witness shall be paid at the then current rate the state of Idaho pays for state employees, currently $0.75 per mile; that the per diem rate for witnesses shall be paid at the then current rate in Idaho Code, currently $8 per day; and that the per diem rate for jurors shall be paid at $5 per half day or portion of half day and $10 per full day or more than one-half day, with said rates effective October 1, 2026. BOARD F BANNOCK COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ATTEST: Jason C. Dixon, Clerk Jeff Hough ullock, mber BOARD OF BANNOCK COUNTY COMMISSIONERS MINUTES CERTIFICATION We, the Board of Bannock County Commissioners, hereby certify approval of the minutes of the Bannock County Commissioners' meetings inclusive of the date(s) of August 27, September 1, and 3, 2026, as approved during the meeting of September 8, 2026. BOARD 0 2 BANNOCK COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Jeff Hough, Ernie Bulloc , Member ATTEST: